GALVESTON - "Sweet Home Alabama, I'll be comin' home to you," played inside the First Baptist Church in Galveston today, as hundreds of friends, family and law enforcement officer's from throughout Texas gathered to say "farewell" to Jeffery Howard "Bama" Wyers, one of Galveston County's best loved people.
48-year old Wyers and his new wife Crystal Robinson Wyers were in a motorcycle crash in Texas City last Saturday that left Wyers dead and his wife critically injured. She remained in the hospital today while her new husband made his final trip home to Alabama.
SGT. Jeffery Howard "Bama" Wyers, born September 29, 1960, was called by the Lord for his final watch on June 14, 2008.
He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and "Popsey". He was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Ann Wyers. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Wyers; daughters, Brandy Brown and husband Terry, Megan Wyers, Ashley Burge and husband Stephen, Ashley Grounds, and Miranda Bunch; brothers and their wives, Jody and Sherri Wyers, Jamie and Tamara Wyers, and Tom and Kathy Wyers; grandchildren Justyce, Ashley, and Clayton Brown; a bunch of beloved nieces and nephews; mother and father-in-law Leslie and Bob Ober; along with countless number of Brothers in Blue.
He is walking with his family, friends, and every man and woman wearing a badge as their guardian angel. By his statue alone, Jeff was looked up to and he served his entire life as a guardian helping others in need. His purpose was evident when the Lord chose Jeff to serve as a Galveston Police Officer.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of GOD"-Matthew 5:9
Visitation will be held at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Galveston, Texas on Wednesday, June 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. with a procession leaving from Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas at 10 a.m.
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June 16, 2008 To Jeff's family, May the memories held deep within your heart, help to soothe you. You're in my prayers.. Jeff, we will definitely miss you..may you rest in peace.. With deepest sympathy, Marjorie and Robbie Salinas
Jeff I only knew you for a short time at Moody Bank; but I thought you were a great guy and you will be sorely missed. My condolences to your daughters and your new wife. Michele Auderer Moody National Bank Main Branch.
I would like to send my condolences to the family of Jeff Wyers and I pray that Crystal recovers from her injuries. At this point I do not know her status. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shelia
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO BOTH SIDE OF THE FAMILY'S! MAY GOD BLESS U ALL!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Words simply can't express the pain and sense of loss that is felt by all at hearing of this tragic loss. Jeff was one of the most awesome guys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. In working at the bank together, we had many conversations and shared many laughs. I will deeply miss my friend, "big bald-head Jeff", as I affectionately called him, but I thank the Lord that I was fortunate enough to have known him. I will keep his family, and new wife in my prayers.
My heart goes out to Jeff's family. You are in my prayers. Jeff always had and always will have a special place in my heart. He touched many lives and he will not be forgotten. May he ride with the wind now. - Michelle Bashor
June 16, 2008-Words cannot express the pain and sense of loss felt by all at this tragic news. Jeff was one of the most awesome guys I ever had the pleasure of knowing. In working at the bank together, we had many conversations, and shared many laughs. I will deeply miss "big bald-head Jeff", as I affectionately called him, but I thank the Lord that I was fortunate enough to have known him. I will keep his family, and new wife in my prayers. Kim Scott
When Jeff stopped by the Office and brought Crystal in to meet everyone... we were all so thrilled for the both of you. You made him so happy and we saw him smile so big when he picked your hand up and showed us your engagement ring...that was wonderful. The fact he married you and had the feeling of complete happiness on Friday Night and to be taken from everyone on Saturday is the most difficult thing of all. Jeff would want to be there to take care of you in that big teddy bear way. I know your family will help you through this. Jeff was loved by all who knew him. Crystal our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our Deepest Sympathy, Dr. Stanley Higgs, Mrs. Barbara Higgs, Kaylee Burkhardt, Valerie McVay, Anita Lewis, Amber Perry and all our families
Jeff, your big smile and big heart will be greatly missed. It has been my honor to have worked with you here at the bank. Thank you for your friendship these many years. May you ride with the angels. Crystal, please know that you are in our prayers. To the rest of Jeff's family, our sincere condolences are with you. Sonya Burnett
There is not one thing I could add that every person that knows Jeff didn't already say. Especially that he was just a big ole teddy bear. I am grateful to have known Jeff and hope the best for his family in the future. I also pray that his new wife makes a full recovery and knows how much she meant to him. Renee Hernandez
We've known and loved Jeff for many years. We will genuinely miss his brash honesty, his command presence on and off duty and his open love for his girls. The loss felt is immeasurable. Jeff is an irreplaceable individual however will forever live on in his daughters and beautiful granddaughter. He will also never be forgotten if for nothing else but the love that Crystal has for him. Rest easy Jeff, your girls will be taken care of. We are praying diligently for Crystal's speedy recovery. Joe and Melissa Collins TCPD and GCSO
Condolences to both family. Prayer for a speedy recovers to Crystal. My heart goes out to you.
I only met Jeff a few times while working for the City of Galveston, but he really did seem like a "Big Teddy Bear". My heart goes out to his wife and family. I pray for the recovery of his wife. My sincere condolences, Lupe Rushing
Crystal, this is Tracy (Bradyn's mom). I speak for our entire family. I cannot begin to express the heartfelt sympathy I am feeling. There is little happening in my life that doesn't take me to thoughts of you and Ashley, as well as your entire family, including Jeff's. I saw ya'll loading your car just friday morning. I was ill when I heard the news and haven't been the same since. All I kept thinking and saying was, "she was just sitting here in my living room, just six months ago (at Christmas time)". I want you to know that we are here for you, in any capacity which we can be. In the meantime ALL of our prayers are with you and those who your lives have touched. Get well soon, be blessed and know we care! Much love, Tracy Ann, Ryan, and Family
I had the pleasure of working with Jeff as well and he was a great person all around. My prayers are with Crystal and their families. I will miss you greatly "Big Country"! Lisa Ramirez-MNB
My prayers for Jeff's Family and his girls, such a trajedy for a guy whose heart was big as Texas ! That is why I called him "Big Guy!", i will miss his presence at the parades and at Mardi Gras and I know that he will be greatly missed everyday by all whose lives he touched. To his new wife, I wish you a speedy recovery and my heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Jeff. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. -Julie Quiroga, "little bit" :)
To my Bama buddy-goodbe and I will miss you. Crystal I wish a speedy recovery and may God bless you. To all of the Wyers family my sincere condolences and my prayers are with you all.Linda Hill,Moody National Bank.
My prayers and condolences to both families. May God bless all who loved him and keep him in your hearts.
Jeff may the Lord wrap his arms around you as he carries you home. To his wife may you heal and recover and may the Lord help you through this diffecult time. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff when I worked at Moody Bank many years ago. He was a joy to be around and always had a smile on his face. You will be deeply missed. Debbie Serna Fentanes
Condolences to Jeff's family and his wife Crystal, Jeff will be sadly missed by all and remembered by all he helped over the years. On behalf of Danny and Amy Weber, and all of Galveston EMS our sympathies are extended.
Jeff was a great guy. I had the pleasure of working with him at MNB. He will be missed greatly. My sympathy goes out to his family and his new wife, Crystal. I hope that Crystal has a speedy recovery and my heart goes out to you. May God Bless You All. Amy Snarr
Condolences to Jeff's family and his wife Crystal, It has been my honor to have worked with you at the Galveston Police Department over the past 20 years. Thank you for your friendship these many years. Jeff you will be sadly missed and remembered by all you have helped over the years. To his new wife Crystal, I wish you a speedy recovery and my heartfelt sympathy on your loss of Jeff. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. On behalf of Louie and Jeanene Trochesset our sympathies are extended.
Our prayers and condolences to both families, May God bless all who loved him and keep him in your hearts. Kemah Police Department
I am so sorry for your loss. Just take one day at a time and put your trust in the Lord. I wish you a very speedy recovery. Cathy
To Jeff's family, May God bless each and everyone of you. Our prayers go out to you. I know Jeff for 5 years and he was the sweetess man I could have meet. He was a pleasure to be around. He will be sorely missed by all that he came across. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. To Crystal's family, May God bless each and everyone of you as well. Our prayers go out to each of you as well. I didn't know Crystal that well, I meet her through Jeff when he introduced her to me at Blue's Bar and Grill as his finance. She was a very pleasant and wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery are with Crystal and with each of her family member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeanene and Ashley DeLaRosa
Words cannot express the sorrow in my heart. Jeff was a true "Gentle Giant". I have never met a more compassionate, straigt forward, fun loving and gentle person in my life. He had a smile that could light up the world. We will all miss him dearly To Crystal: I have never met you but my heart goes out to you on your tremendous loss. May God give you the strength to hold on to all of your special and wonderful memories of Jeff in your time of healing and sorrow. Vicki Charles @ Moody National Bank
To Brandy, Justice, Terry, and Family - Your loss is one that is shared by the community as a whole. Thousands upon thousands have been affected, in one way or another, by this. Every tear of sorrow you shed, we all share. But rest assured, Jeff was one in a billion, and will never be forgotten! I've had the pleasure of knowing him for the past 3 years. He was a little intimidating at first, because of his massive stature. But, once you got past that, he was the kindest, most loving, "Gentle-Giant" everyone proclaimed him to be. I remember playing poker with Jeff and Crystal. I could never bluff him, cause he would call me out and make me laugh, then I'd loose. I had the pleasure of working with both him a Crystal at this year's Fair and Rodeo. The two of them complemented each other so well. Jeff was definately one hell of a supervisor! I absolutely loved working for him, and looked forward to working with him in the future. The world would be a far better place if everyone were like Sgt. Jeff Wyers. He will be missed. On behalf of the Hitchcock Police Department - Our Deepest Condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy. As I said earlier, Jeff was one in a billion and will be sorely missed for years to come. - Tim Krietemeyer
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO BOTH FAMLIES THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME, MAY GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU@
I speak for everyone @ the Galveston County Fairgrounds - Jeff was a great friend, fair and honest, very even tempered, patience of gold, lots of fun, volunteered with us never asked for anything in return. He is a great mentor for our youths. ITS ALL FOR THE KIDS ! We were very excited that him and Crystal were starting their lives again. We will miss him tremendously ! Things will not be the same with him gone. Crystal, get well soon so you can come hang out with us again. We welcome you with open arms! Love - Guy Dale (your little buddy) and Diana Gaspard - GCF&R clan
Jeff was one in a million. He has our love and respect as does his family. Anytime anyone needs any of us or just wants to come hang out with us at the Galveston County Fair Grounds you are always welcome. We will miss Jeff securing our grounds and cracking jokes with us. I "Big Mama" Tibaldo will miss asking him to hand cuff me and the "Pope" Tibaldo will miss telling him please take her!!!! We love ya Big Guy!!! Crystal you will always be a part of our fair family and we are all praying for you. Stay strong and heal. Love and God Bless Paul & Claudia Tibaldo Galveston County Fair & Rodeo
To Crystal, Brandy, Megan and extended family, my heart goes out to you all. Words cannot begin to express what a wonderful person Jeff was. He will be sadly missed by all. Crystal, I pray for you everyday, that God continue to provide you with strength for a full and speedy recovery. You are such a strong woman, and we will get through this. You will be back on that stage before you know it, letting everyone hear that angelic voice of yours! I love you Crystal! Jeff you are missed by so many, but you will never be forgotten...you will live on in our memories, and in our hearts. Leslie Claunch Stafford PD (formerly GCSO)
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO BOTH FAMLIES THROUGH THIS TOUGH TIME, MAY GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU Sherry Johnstone
June 22nd, 2008 10 PM To the family of Jeff Wyers: It was a week ago yesterday that myself, the Strouds, the Toppins and the Daggs were on the road to Cal Tex in Colorado Springs. We found out about Jeff's passing and Crystal's injuries when we stopped for the night in Wichita Falls. We all were greatly saddened at the loss of our brother officer, friend, cohort to us and father, husband and son-in-law to Jeff's family. Jeff was the topic of many of our conversations throughout the week. As I write this I am listening to the memorial service and I can tell he was greatly loved by his daughters and by many others as well. I had the pleasure of knowing Jeff while on the GPD. I know he will be greatly missed! Psalm 121: I lift my eyes unto the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth! Rest in Peace Jeff. Your brother officer Nick P. Einecke, Galveston Police Department (Retired), Cathy Einecke
June 24, 2008 - Crystal, I am with you and will be by your side through all of this healing process. I will miss Jeff, nobody picked on me quite the same as him. I will never wear a toe-ring again without thinking of him. It is unfair that you and the families had to suffer like this but God will provide all of you with the strength to leave the pain behind and replace it with beautiful memories. We all hurt for you and there isn't a single day that you are not in our thoughts. I am a phone call away and I will run at a minutes notice because I love you and you are my best friend. I was there during all the planning of the wedding, setting up the wedding, the wedding and the funeral. It was a dream that became a nightmare but we will get through this. I love you, Kay
